What do you like to read E-Books on?

[Thetech]

I find it difficult to be able to sit down and read .PDF's on laptop and desktop computers, does anyone use any type of e-book reader to read them, if not what do you use?

 

[corkyg]

I use audio books and listen to them.

 

[Thetech]

Originally posted by: corkyg
I use audio books and listen to them.

Not always an option for me, but It would work in some instances.

 

[bassoprofundo]

I read tons of ebooks on my Sony Reader (PRS-500). Having said that, fullsize PDF conversion is not good on it (or any ebook reader) at present. The PDF really needs to be designed with a smaller screen format in mind. Most of the books I read are in TXT, RTF, DOC, or BBeB format.

 

[jaqie]

A tablet PC works well.

 

[Zepper]

People here actually read books? You coulda fooled me... IAC, I prefer the paper kind. I print out the PDFs and other doc files that are important/useful to me and put them in a 3-ring binder.

.bh.

 

[MadAmos]

I have been using the Amazon Kindle for a couple months and I find it works great for me. The Whispernet is great I can get a new book on the road and it meets my needs perfectly.

 

[yelo333]

Originally posted by: Thetech

I find it difficult to be able to sit down and read .PDF's on laptop and desktop computers, does anyone use any type of e-book reader to read them, if not what do you use?

I use my trusty PDA. Worlds better than sitting at a computer, but still not like the printed page. I've never tried a real ebook reader, so I can't compare.

 

[Mwing]

Whatever cell phone I am using, currently Nokia 6500 classic and Blackberry 8320.

 

[Thetech]

I realize that a tablet would work great for PDA's but it's just that the cost makes them prohibitive.

 

[Modelworks]

I can't wait for the day electronic paper becomes common.
The current version isn't quit there yet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_paper

 

[tranceport]

i use a sony prs-505.

 

[Thetech]

Originally posted by: Modelworks
I can't wait for the day electronic paper becomes common.
The current version isn't quit there yet.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_paper

same here! I love the concept

Tranceport, do PDF's work well on the prs-505?
Do you have to worry about DRM?

 

[aceO07]

I use my iPAQ. 4" touch screen and VGA res. It works for my commute since any book that I carry with me usually gets a little damaged over time. I prefer real books when I'm at home.

I'd be interested in an iRex iliad, but they're too expensive.

 

[Skott]

I was looking at the Bookeen Cybook Gen3 a couple of weeks ago. Nice but pricey @$350. Here's a quick comparison chart. http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/...11/e-book-readers.html

And another http://www.myebizreviews.com/T...r63toZMCFRQYsgodvA3rnQ

 

[Skott]

Originally posted by: MadAmos
I have been using the Amazon Kindle for a couple months and I find it works great for me. The Whispernet is great I can get a new book on the road and it meets my needs perfectly.

MA, How's the book selection? I'm mostly into Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure so I'm worried about a limited selection to choose from. Also how do ebook prices compare to the conventional book prices? Cheaper? More expensive?

Thanks,
Skott